Kenyan Minister Accuses Government of Abductions

Justin Muturi, a Kenyan cabinet minister, has publicly alleged that his son was abducted by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) during anti-government protests last year, a claim he made in a police statement. Muturi detailed how President William Ruto intervened to secure his son's release after he was taken by armed men while traveling to a party in Nairobi. This incident adds to a troubling pattern of abductions in Kenya, with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reporting at least 82 cases attributed to security forces since protests erupted in June. Muturi's allegations mark a significant criticism of Ruto’s administration, as he is among the first high-ranking officials to address these concerns. Despite holding a position on the National Security Council, Muturi expressed frustration over the lack of accountability regarding the abductions. Ruto's office and the NIS have not publicly responded to these serious accusations.